Brother PT-H300 User Manual
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ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEMELECTRONIC L ABELING SYSTEMELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
EDITING A LABEL
LABEL PRINTING
USING THE FILE MEMORY
TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
INDEX
RESETTING & MAINTAINING
YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the P-touch labeler PT-H300/H300LI.
Your new P-touch labeler is an easy to operate, feature packed labeling system that
makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze.
This manual contains various precautions and basic procedures for using this labeler.
Read this manual carefully before using and keep in a handy place for future reference.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice (For USA Only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
ATTENTION: (For USA and Canada)
The Lithium Ion battery you have purchased is recyclable. At the end of
its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of
this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8BATTERY
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Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and
published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change
without notice.
If new versions of the PTreflect the updated features. Therefore, you may find that the software and the contents in
this manual are different.
Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related
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respective companies.
H300/H300LI
software become available, this manual may not
Brother® Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(USA Only)
Who is covered:
• This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-user/retail purchaser (referred
to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the accompanying product, consumables and
accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as "this Product
• If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in
the United States or if the product was used (including but not limited to floor models
or refurbished product), prior to your purchase you are not the Original Purchaser and
the product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty.
What is covered:
• The machine includes a Machine and may include Consumable and Accessory Items.
Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label cassettes,
cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries.
• Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Machine and the
accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship, when used under normal conditions.
• This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in the United States. For
products purchased in, but used outside, the United States, this warranty covers only
warranty service within the United States (and does not include shipping outside the
United States).
What is the length of the Warranty Periods:
• Machines: two years from the original purchase date.
• Accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items: 90 days from the original purchase
date or the rated life of consumable, whichever comes first.
What is NOT covered:
This warranty does not cover:
(1) Physical damage to the machine;
(2) Damage caused by improper installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or
accident (including but not limited to transporting the machine without the proper
preparation and/or packaging);
(3) Damage caused by another device or software used with the machine (including but not
limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother
Accessory Items);
(4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a rated life; and,
(5) Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship.
This limited warranty is VOID if the machine has been altered or modified in any way
(including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without authorization from
Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number).
What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service:
Report your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-BROTHER (1877-276-8437) or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable war-
ranty period. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of
your dated bill of sale showing that the machine was purchased within the U.S. For the
name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-
8437).
What Brother will ask you to do:
After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required
to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.
You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if
you desire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to the machine in shipping.
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-brand parts and Consumable and
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What Brother will do:
If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable
and
Accessory Items is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to
Brother or an Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period, Brother
or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at no charge to you for parts or labor. The decision as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable
and Accessory Items is made by Brother in its sole discretion.
Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured replacement
Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items and use refurbished
parts provided such replacement products conform to the manufacturer's specifications
for new product/parts.
The repaired or replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be returned to you freight prepaid or made available for you to pick up at
a conveniently located Authorized Service Center.
If the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items are not covered by this warranty (either stage), you will be charged for shipping the Machine and/
or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items back to you and charged for any
service and/or replacement parts/products at Brother's then current published rates.
The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and exclusive remedies under this warranty.
What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine:
When a replacement Machine is authorized by Brother, and you have delivered the
Machine to an Authorized Service Center, the Authorized Service Center will provide
you with a replacement Machine after receiving one from Brother. If you are dealing
directly with Brother, Brother will send to you a replacement Machine with the understanding that you will, after receipt of the replacement Machine, supply the required
proof of purchase information, together with the Machine that Brother agreed to
replace. You are then expected to pack the Machine that Brother agreed to replace in
the package from the replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the pre-paid
freight bill supplied by Brother in accordance with the instructions provided by Brother.
Since you will be in possession of two machines, Brother will require that you provide a
valid major credit card number. Brother will issue a hold against the credit card account
number that you provide until Brother receives your original Product and determines
that your original Product is entitled to warranty coverage. Your credit card will be
charged up to the cost of a new Product only if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the problems with your original Product
are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not
followed and has caused damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty period on your
original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the
proof of purchase (bill of sale). The replacement Machine you receive (even if refurbished or remanufactured) will be covered by the balance of the limited warranty period
remaining on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the
replacement Machine that is sent to you and your original Machine shall become the
property of Brother. Retain your original Accessory Items and a copy of the return
freight bill, signed by the courier.
Limitations:
Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or
data related to the use of the machine. Except for that repair or replacement as
described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to
you.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR
ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION,
DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS
ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED.
• This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for the machine. It is
the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother's obligations to
you. It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with
Brother or its representatives.
• This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may
vary from state to state.
• This Limited Warranty (and Brother's obligation to you) may not be changed in any way
unless you and Brother sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to the
machine and your bill of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3)
agree to make that change.
Important:
We recommend that you keep all original packing materials, in the event that you ship
the machine.
Important Information
Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of
support options for you to choose from:
USA-Customer Service:
Customer Service
1-877-BROTHER (877-276-8437)
Customer Service
1-901-379-1210 (fax)
World Wide Web
www.brother-usa.com
Supplies / Accessories
www.brothermall.com
or 1-877-552-MALL (6255)
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Contents
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 3
General Precautions.................................................................................................... 10
Symbols Used in this Guide ........................................................................................ 11
How to use the P-touch labeler ................................................................................... 12
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................. 13
Unpacking Your P-touch labeler.................................................................................. 13
General Description..................................................................................................... 14
LCD Display & Keyboard............................................................................................. 15
LCD Display .......................................................................................................... 15
Key Names and Functions.................................................................................... 16
Power Supply .............................................................................................................. 18
Battery................................................................................................................... 18
AC Adapter (AD-E001: Optional on the PT-H300) ............................................... 19
Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (BA-E001: Optional on the PT-H300)...... 20
Inserting a Tape Cassette ........................................................................................... 22
Turning Power On/Off ................................................................................................. 23
Feeding Tape .............................................................................................................. 23
Feed function ....................................................................................................... 23
LCD Display ................................................................................................................ 23
LCD Contrast ....................................................................................................... 23
Back Light ............................................................................................................. 24
Setting Language and Unit.......................................................................................... 24
Language ............................................................................................................. 24
Unit ....................................................................................................................... 24
EDITING A LABEL................................................................................. 25
Entering and Editing Text ............................................................................................ 25
Entering Text from the Keyboard .......................................................................... 25
Using Text Reminder ............................................................................................ 25
Deleting Text Reminder Memory .......................................................................... 25
Adding a New Line ............................................................................................... 26
Adding a New Block.............................................................................................. 26
Moving the Cursor................................................................................................. 26
Inserting Text ....................................................................................................... 26
Deleting Text......................................................................................................... 26
Entering Symbols ........................................................................................................ 27
Entering Symbols Using the Symbol Function...................................................... 27
Using Symbol History ........................................................................................... 28
Entering Accented Characters .................................................................................... 30
Setting Character Attributes ........................................................................................ 31
Setting Character Attributes by Label ................................................................... 31
Setting Character Attributes by Each Line ........................................................... 32
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Setting Auto Fit Style .............................................................................................34
Setting Label Attributes ................................................................................................34
Using Auto-Format Layouts .........................................................................................38
Using Templates - Example creating an Asset Tag...............................................38
Using Block Layouts ..............................................................................................41
Creating a Bar Code Label...........................................................................................44
Setting Bar Code Parameters and Entering Bar Code Data..................................44
Editing and Deleting a Bar Code ...........................................................................46
LABEL PRINTING ................................................................................. 47
Label Preview...............................................................................................................47
Printing a Label ............................................................................................................47
Printing Multiple Copies .........................................................................................47
Auto-numbering Labels..........................................................................................48
Mirror Printing ........................................................................................................49
Setting Margin ..............................................................................................................50
Adjusting the Label Length...........................................................................................51
Attaching Labels...........................................................................................................51
Printing from the Label Collection ................................................................................52
Printing a label from the Label Collection Stored in the Machine ..........................52
USING THE FILE MEMORY ................................................................. 54
Storing a Label into Memory ........................................................................................54
Opening a Stored Label File ........................................................................................54
Printing a Stored Label File..........................................................................................55
Deleting a Stored Label File.........................................................................................55
RESETTING & MAINTAINING YOUR P-TOUCH LABELER ................ 56
Resetting the P-touch Labeler......................................................................................56
Resetting the data to factory settings ....................................................................56
Maintenance.................................................................................................................57
Cleaning the Unit ...................................................................................................57
Cleaning the Print Head.........................................................................................57
Cleaning the Tape Cutter.......................................................................................57
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 58
What to do when... .......................................................................................................58
Error Messages............................................................................................................59
APPENDIX ............................................................................................ 62
Specifications ...............................................................................................................62
INDEX.................................................................................................... 64
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Safety Precautions
To prevent injury and damage, important notes are explained using various symbols.
The symbols and their meanings are as follows:
DANGER
WARNING
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if the product
is handled without following the warnings and instructions, will
result in death or serious injuries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injuries.
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The symbols used in this manual are as follows:
Action NOT allowed DO NOT disassemble the product.
DO NOT splash the product with
or immerse the product in water.
Mandatory action Unplugging is required
Indicates risk of fire under certain
circumstances.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injuries.
DO NOT touch a given portion of
the product.
Alerts to the possibility of electrical
shock
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DANGER
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (The rechargeable Li-on battery comes with the
PT-H300LI. Li-ion battery optional with the PT-H300).
Carefully observe the following precautions for the rechargeable Li-ion battery
(hereafter referred to as "rechargeable battery"), If these precautions are not followed,
overheating, leaking, or cracks in the battery may result in an electrical short,
explosion, smoke, fire, electric shock, injury to yourself or others, or damage to the
product or other property.
Use the rechargeable battery only for its
intended purpose. The labeler and
rechargeable battery are designed to
function exclusively with each other. Do
not insert a different rechargeable
battery into the labeler or insert the
rechargeable battery into a different
labeler, otherwise fire or damage may
result.
To charge the rechargeable battery,
insert the rechargeable battery into the
labeler, and then use the AC adapter
designed specifically for this labeler.
DO NOT charge the rechargeable
battery near a fire or in direct sunlight.
This could activate the protection
circuitry, which is designed to prevent
danger from high heat. Activation of the
protection circuitry could cause charging
to stop, charging to occur with excessive
current or voltage if the protection
circuitry fails, or an abnormal chemical
reaction within the battery.
When charging the rechargeable
battery, use only a battery charger
designed specifically for the
rechargeable battery.
DO NOT allow wires or other metal
objects to come into contact with the
terminals of the rechargeable battery.
Do not carry or store the rechargeable
battery with metal objects such as
necklaces or hairpins. This could cause
an electrical short, and could cause
metal objects to overheat, such as wires,
necklaces, or hairpins to overheat.
DO NOT use or leave the rechargeable
battery near fire, heaters, or other high
temperature (above 176
locations.
DO NOT allow the rechargeable battery
to come into contact with or to be
immersed in water.
DO NOT use in corrosive environments,
such as areas where salty air, salt water,
acids, alkalis, corrosive gases,
chemicals, or any corrosive liquid are
present.
DO NOT use the rechargeable battery if
it is damaged or leaking.
DO NOT directly solder any connections
to the rechargeable battery. This could
cause internal insulation to melt, gas to
be emitted, or safety mechanisms to fail.
DO NOT use the rechargeable battery
with the polarity (+) (-) reversed. Check
the orientation of the rechargeable
battery before inserting it, and do not try
to force the rechargeable battery into the
labeler. Charging the rechargeable
battery with the polarity reversed could
cause an abnormal chemical reaction
within the rechargeable battery or
abnormal current flow during discharge.
DO NOT directly connect the
rechargeable battery to a household.
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DANGER
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (The rechargeable Li-on battery comes with the
PT-H300LI. Li-ion battery optional with the PT-H300).
Liquid (electrolyte) leaking from the
labeler or rechargeable battery may
indicate that the rechargeable battery is
damaged. If the rechargeable battery
leaks, immediately discontinue use of
the printer, unplug the AC adapter, and
isolate the printer by putting it in a bag.
Do not touch the electrolyte. If electrolyte
gets in the eyes, do not rub the eyes.
Immediately rinse liberally with tap water
or other clean water and seek the advice
of a medical professional. If left alone,
the electrolyte could cause eye damage.
If electrolyte contacts your skin or
clothing, immediately rinse them with
water.
DO NOT put the rechargeable battery, or
a labeler with the rechargeable battery
installed, into a microwave oven or a
high pressure container.
DO NOT leave the rechargeable battery
with out of power in the main unit for a
long period of time. This could shorten
the life of the rechargeable battery or
lead to an electrical short.
If the printer can only be used for a short
period of time, even though the
rechargeable battery i s fully charged, the
rechargeable battery may have reached
the end of its service life. Replace the
rechargeable battery with a new one.
When removing and replacing the
rechargeable battery, cover the
terminals of the old rechargeable battery
with tape to avoid creating a short in the
battery.
DO NOT disassemble, modify, or
attempt to repair the rechargeable
battery.
DO NOT dispose of the rechargeable
battery in fire or intentionally overheat.
This could cause the internal insulation
to melt, gas to be emitted, or safety
mechanisms to fail. Additionally, the
electrolyte solution could catch fire.
DO NOT puncture the rechargeable
battery with any objects, subject it to
severe shocks or throw it. Damage to the
rechargeable battery's protection circuit
could cause the rechargeable battery to
be recharged at an abnormal current/
voltage or cause an abnormal chemical
reaction within the rechargeable battery.
DO NOT incinerate the rechargeable
battery or dispose of it with household
waste.
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P-touch Labeler
Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, the risk of injury to yourself or others,
and/or damage to the printer or other property.
DO NOT disassemble the P-touch labeler.
For inspection, adjustment, and repair of
the labeler, contact the retail outlet where
the P-touch labeler was purchased or your
local authorized service center.
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of
your labeler. To avoid danger of
suffocation, keep these bags away from
DO NOT allow the printer to get wet or use
the printer in areas that may become wet,
such as bathrooms or near sinks.
DO NOT touch any metal parts near the
print head. The print head becomes very
hot during use and remains very hot
immediately after use. Do not touch it
directly with your hands.
DO NOT use the P-touch labeler with a foreign object in it. If water, a metallic substance, or
any other foreign object enters the P-touch labeler, disconnect the AC adapter and remove
batteries, and contact the retail outlet where the P-touch labeler was purchased or your local
authorized service center.
Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, heat, rupture of the battery and cause
personal injury.
DO NOT throw into fire, heat up, shortcircuit, recharge, or disassemble the
battery.
DO NOT allow batteries to get wet, for
example, by handling them with wet hands
or spilling beverages onto them.
If fluid leaked from the batteries gets into
your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes
with a large amount of clean water, and
then seek medical attention. If leaked fluid
enters your eyes, loss of eyesight or other
damage to the eyes may result.
DO NOT allow a metal object to contact
both the plus and minus ends of a battery.
DO NOT use sharp objects, such as
tweezers or a metallic pen, to remove or
replace the batteries.
babies and children.
If you notice heat, an abnormal odor,
discoloration of the printer, deformation, or
anything else unusual while using or
storing the printer, immediately
discontinue use of the printer, disconnect
the AC adapter, and remove the batteries.
To prevent damage, do not drop or hit the
P-touch labeler.
DO NOT use a damaged, deformed, or
leaking battery, or a battery whose label is
damaged. Doing so may result in
generating excessive heat. Use of a
damaged or leaking battery may also lead
to battery fluid getting on your hands. If
fluid leaked from the batteries gets onto
your hands, there is a possibility of
chemical burns. If leaked fluid gets onto
your hands and you rub your eyes, loss of
eyesight or other damage to the eyes may
result. Immediately rinse your hands with a
large amount of clean water, and then seek
medical attention.
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AC Adapter
Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, damage, electric shock, failure or the risk of
injury.
Make sure that the plug is fully inserted
in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet
that is loose.
Always use the specified AC adapter,
and always plug the AC adapter into an
electrical outlet with the specified
voltage (120V). Failure to do so may
result in injury to yourself or others, or
damage to the printer or other property.
Brother does not assume, any
responsibility for any accident or
damage resulting from not using the
specified AC adapter and adapter cord.
DO NOT connect the AC adapter or
adapter cord to other products.
DO NOT touch the AC adapter and the
P-touch labeler during an thunderstorm.
There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning when the printer is
used during a thunderstorm.
Tape Cutter
DO NOT touch the blade of the cutter
unit.
DO NOT touch the AC adapter or power
plug with wet hands.
DO NOT use the AC adapter in places
with high humidity or moisture, such as
bathrooms.
DO NOT use a damaged adapter cord or
power plug.
DO NOT place heavy objects on,
damage, or modify the adapter cord or
plug. Do not forcibly bend or pull the
adapter cord.
DO NOT drop, hit, or otherwise damage
the AC adapter.
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Alkaline batteries/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Follow these guidelines to avoid liquid leakage, overheating or rupture of the battery.
DO NOT use a battery other than the
one specified for use with your printer.
Do not use combinations of old and new
batteries or combinations of different
types, different charging levels, different
manufacturers or different models. Do
not insert a battery with the polarity (+
and -) reversed.
If fluid leaked from the battery gets on
your skin or clothes, immediately rinse
them with clean water.
Remove the batteries if you do not
intend to use the P-touch labeler for an
extended period of time.
AC Adapter
If you do not intend using the P-touch
labeler for an extended period of time,
disconnect the AC adapter from the
power outlet.
When disconnecting the AC adapter
from the power outlet, always hold the
AC adapter.
DO NOT use the AC adapter in places of
high humidity such as bathrooms.
Tape Cutter
Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the labeler.
DO NOT open the tape compartment
cover when operating the cutter unit.
Before using Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries, carefully read the instructions
for the batteries and battery charger, and
be sure to use them correctly.
When using Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries, charge the batteries with the
appropriate, specialized battery charger.
Before using the batteries.
DO NOT disassemble or modify the
batteries.
DO NOT expose the batteries to heat or
dispose of the batteries in a fire.
DO NOT overloading electrical circuit
the power cord.
DO NOT disassemble or modify the AC
adapter.
DO NOT allow the AC adapter/power
plug to get wet, for example, by handling
them with wet hands or spilling
beverages on to them.
DO NOT apply excessive pressure to
the cutter unit.
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P-touch Labeler
Follow these guidelines to avoid minor personal injury and damage to the P-touch
labeler
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Store the P-touch labeler on a flat, stable
surface such as a desk or in a drawer.
DO NOT leave the P-touch labeler or
any tape within the reach of young
children.
DO NOT place any heavy objects on top
of the P-touch
Always use the suggested AC adapter
(AD-E001) for the P-touch labeler and
plug it into an outlet with the specified
voltage. Failure to do so could result in
damage or failure of the P-touch labeler.
labeler.
DO NOT use the P-touch labeler in
places with moisture or high humidity,
such as bathrooms.
DO NOT allow the P-touch labeler to get
wet, for example, by handling it with wet
hands or spilling beverages onto them.
DO NOT disassemble or modify the Ptouch labeler.
If you notice heat, an abnormal odor,
discoloration of the P-touch labeler,
deformation, or anything else unusual
while using or storing the P-touch
labeler, immediately discontinue use of
the P-touch labeler, disconnect the AC
adapter, and remove the batteries.
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General Precautions
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• At the time of purchase, the rechargeable Li-ion battery is slightly charged so that the
operation of the labeler can be verified; however, the rechargeable Li-ion battery should
be fully charged with the AC adapter before the labeler is used.
• If the labeler will not be used for a long period of time, remove the rechargeable Li-ion
battery from the labeler, and then store it in a location where it is not exposed to static
electricity, high humidity, or high temperatures (temperatures between 59
77
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F/25°C and 40% to 60% humidity are recommended). In order to maintain the
efficiency and life of the Li-ion rechargeable battery, charge it at least every six months.
• If there is anything unusual about the Li-ion rechargeable battery the first time it is used,
for example, if it appears rusted or if it overheats, do not use the Li-ion rechargeable
battery. Contact the retail outlet where the printer was purchased.
Labeler
• DO NOT install P-touch labeler near any device that will cause electromagnetic
interference.P-touch labeler may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc.
• DO NOT use the P-touch labeler in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide.
Doing so may result in injury or damage the machine.
• DO NOT put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector, or any other
part of the printer.
• DO NOT touch the print head (refer to page 6) with your fingers.Use the optional print head
cleaning cassette (TZe-CL4), the self-cleaning function of the labeler, or a soft wipe (e.g.
a cotton swab) when cleaning the print head (refer to “Cleaning the Unit” on page 57.).
• DO NOT clean any part of the machine with alcohol or other organic solvents. Only use a
soft, dry cloth.
• DO NOT place the P-touch labeler in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances,
or in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dust.
The standard operating temperature range of the P-touch labeler is 50
• DO NOT leave any rubber or vinyl, or products made of rubber or vinyl, on the printer for
an extended period of time, otherwise the printer may be stained.
• Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or
symbols may be difficult to read.
• Use only Brother TZe tapes with P-touch labeler. Do not use tapes that do not have the
mark.
• DO NOT pull or apply pressure to the tape in the cassette. Otherwise the tape cassette or
labeler may be damaged.
• DO NOT try to print labels using an empty tape cassette or without a tape cassette in the
P-touch labeler. Doing so will damage the print head.
• DO NOT attempt to cut the tape while printing or feeding since this will damage the tape.
• Depending on the location, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel
or become irremovable, and the color of the label may change or be transferred to other
objects.
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• DO NOT expose the tape cassettes to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity,
or dust. Store tape cassettes in a cool, dark place. Use the tape cassettes soon after
opening the tape cassette package.
• Markings made with oil-based or water-based ink may be visible through a label affixed
over them. To hide the markings, use two labels layered on top of each other or use a darkcolored label.
• Any data stored in memory will be lost due to failure or repair of the P-touch labeler, or if
the battery expires.
• When power is disconnected for more than two minutes, all text and format settings will be
cleared. Any text files stored in the memory will also be cleared.
• A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the display during manufacturing and
shipping. This sticker should be removed prior to use.
• You can also use Heat Shrink Tube in this model. Please check our website for further
information. You might not be able to print frame, label collection and a part of font setting
when using Heat Shrink Tube.
• The P-touch is not equipped with a charging feature for Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
• The printed label may differ from the image that appears on the LCD.
• Note that Brother Industries, Ltd. does not assume responsibility for any damage or injury
arising from the failure to follow the precautions listed in this manual.
• We strongly recommend that you read this User’s Guide carefully before using your
P-touch labeler, and then keep it nearby for future reference.
Symbols Used in this Guide
The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information.
This symbol indicates information or directions that may result in damage or
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injury if ignored, or operations that will result in errors.
This symbol indicates information or directions that may help you understand
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• Prepare the P-touch labeler.
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In addition to entering text, the P-touch labeler
has a large range of formatting options.
Create labels like these :
• Entering and Editing text.
• Entering Symbols.
• Entering Accented Characters.
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Using Auto-Format Layouts.
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Before printing, you can check the layout of
your label using the preview function.
Create labels like these :
• Printing a label.
• Setting Margin.
• Printing from the Label collection.
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How to use the P-touch labeler
Create a label with the P-touch labeler
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LABEL PRINTING
Printing from the Label Collection
Using the Label Collection function, labels can be created easily by selecting and
then printing designs already built into the machine.
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Unpacking Your P-touch labeler
Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch labeler.
PT-H300
P-touch labeler Batteries
Strap
Starter Tape Cassette User’s Guide
PT-H300LI
P-touch labeler AC adapter
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The plug may differ by countries.
Li-ion Battery Strap
Starter Tape Cassette User’s Guide
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Keyboard
Tape cutter lever
LCD display
Tape cassette compartment
Tape cutter
Print head
Tape exit slot
Release lever
Cover latch
AC adapter connector
Rear cover
Battery compartment
Tape viewer
LED lamp
General Description
When shipped from the factory, the LCD display is covered with a protective sheet to prevent
damage. Remove this sheet before using the P-touch.
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1. Line number
Indicates line number within the label
layout.
2. Shift Mode
Indicates shift mode is on.
3. Start Line / 4. End Line
The area between the start and end line
will be printed.
The short lines extending from the start/
end lines show the end of the label
layout.
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5. Block Separator Line
Indicates the end of a block.
6. Cursor
Characters are entered to the left of the
cursor. Indicates the current data input
position.
7. Return mark
Indicates the end of a line of text.
8. Battery Level
Indicates remaining battery level. It
displays only when using Li-ion battery.
-Full
-Half
-Low
-Empty
9. Caps mode
Indicates that the Caps mode is on.
10.-13. Style guidance
Indicates the current font (10), character
size (11), character style (12) and frame
(13) settings.
14.Tape length
Indicates the tape length for the text
entered.
15.Cursor selection
Use the and keys to select menu
items and the and keys to change
the settings.
16.Counter
Indicates currently selected number/
selectable number.
17.Block Number
Indicates the block number.
Refer to “LCD Display” on page 23 for changing.
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Key Names and Functions
The default language is "English".
1. Power
Turns the P-touch labeler on and off.
2. Print Options
Enables Numbering or Mirror to be
selected and printed.
3. File
Enables frequently used labels in the file
memory to be printed, opened, saved, or
deleted.
4. Preview
Displays a preview of the label.
5. Print
Prints the current label design onto the
tape.
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6. Font
• Enables character attributes for the
label to be set.
• Character attributes can be set for each
line of the label when the Text menu is
opened in combination with the
key.
7. Label
Enables label attributes for the label to be
set.
8. Symbol
Use this to select and enter a symbol
from a list of available symbols.
9. Auto-Format
Enables labels to be created using predefined templates or block formats.
10. Label Collection
Enables label collections to be selected
and printed.
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